Development and consideration of Chinese super-large diameter shield tunnel

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Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, the country has made significant progress in tunnel construction, transforming from a “weak tunnel nation” to a “strong tunnel nation.” As of 2022, China has undertaken more than 60 projects involving large-diameter shield tunnels. To promote the sustainable and high-quality development of large-diameter shield tunnels in China, this article systematically reviews the development history of large-diameter shield tunnels, summarizes the current projects in the country, and addresses various aspects such as construction technology management, design technology, ecological conservation, safety, and intelligence. The article also provides suggestions for the development of large-diameter shield tunnels in China, with the aim of playing a proactive role in promoting their advancement.

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2024-03-30

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Qiu, Wei, et al. “Development and Consideration of Chinese Super-Large Diameter Shield Tunnel”. Archives of Civil Engineering, vol. 70, no. 1, Mar. 2024, pp. 473-86, doi:10.24425/ace.2024.148923.

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